How to Pronounce Levetiracetam (Keppra)
LEE-ve-tye-RA-se-tam
IPA: /ˈliː.vɛ.tjɛ.ˈræ.sɛ.tæm/
Brand name: Keppra
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Levetiracetam is pronounced LEE-ve-tye-RA-se-tam
How do you pronounce Levetiracetam?
Levetiracetam is pronounced “LEE-ve-tye-RA-se-tam”. It has 6 syllables: lee ‑ ve ‑ tye ‑ ra ‑ se ‑ tam. The stress falls on the first syllable, “lee”.
How many syllables are in Levetiracetam?
Levetiracetam has 6 syllables: lee ‑ ve ‑ tye ‑ ra ‑ se ‑ tam.
What does Levetiracetam mean?
Levetiracetam is a broad-spectrum anticonvulsant used for partial and generalized seizures. It has a unique mechanism involving synaptic vesicle protein 2A (SV2A) binding.
Word Parts
suffix
-racetam
racetam anticonvulsant
Common Mispronunciations
Frequently mispronounced — five syllables: LEE-ve-tye-RA-se-tam
Where You'll Encounter This
First-line seizures, broad spectrum
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